When the car used for the frontal impact was inspected after the test, a cut was found in the driver's seatbelt, extending about a quarter of the way across the width. The partial cut, near the point where the belt attaches to the bottom of the B pillar, was thought by inspectors to have been caused by the belt being getting caught in the seat runner during test set up in the lab. KIA have reacted to the inspectors’ finding by designing protective sleeves which fit over the lower part of the belt. This modification has been immediately instigated on production cars. Owners who have already taken delivery of their cars are being urged by Kia to return their vehicles to dealers to have the sleeves fitted. In the frontal test, dummy readings suggested that the driver's chest contacted the steering wheel. Structures in the dashboard represented a risk of injury to the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. The passenger dummy recorded a high differential movement between the upper and lower parts of the inboard leg, an indication of knee injury risk. The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal test. In the side barrier impact, the Venga scored maximum points. In the more severe side pole test, dummy readings indicated marginal protection of the chest and good protection of other parts of the body. Protection of the neck against whiplash injuries in a rear-end impact was good.

Total 32.3 Pts / 66%

Good

Adequate

Marginal

Weak

Poor

Crash Test Performance 12.3 Pts

18 months old child

6.6 Pts

Tested restraint (Fit):
Fair G0,1 Bimbofix

Marginal

36 months old child

5.7 Pts

Tested restraint (Fit):
Fair G0,1 Bimbofix

Marginal

Safety Features 8 Pts

FrontPassenger

2nd rowoutboard

2nd rowcenter

Isofix

i-Size

Integrated CRS

Fitted to the vehicle as standard

Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as option

Not Available

CRS Installation Check 12 Pts

Comments

In the frontal impact, the head of the 3 year dummy, sat in a forward facing seat, did not move forward excessively. However, on rebound, the dummy's head struck the C-pillar trim. In the side barrier impact, both dummies were properly contained by their respective restraints. The passenger airbag may be disabled to allow a rearward facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. Clear information is provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag and the system was rewarded by Euro NCAP. A permanent label warns clearly of the risks of using a rearward facing restraint in the front passenger seat without first disabling the airbag.

Total 23.0 Pts / 64%

Good

Adequate

Marginal

Weak

Poor

Pedestrian Impact Protection

23.0 Pts

Head Impact12.8 Pts

Pelvis Impact4.2 Pts

Leg Impact6 Pts

Comments

The bumper scored maximum points for its protection of pedestrians' legs. The front edge of the bonnet provided marginal protection. In most areas likely to be struck by the head of a child, the bonnet offered good protection but was predominantly poor in the areas where an adult's head might strike.

Total 5 Pts / 71%

Good

Adequate

Marginal

Weak

Poor

Speed Assistance
0 Pts

Electronic Stability Control
3 Pts

System Name

DSC

Performance

Seat Belt Reminder
2 Pts

Applies To

Front seats

Warning

Driver Seat

front passenger(s)

rear passenger(s)

Visual

Audible

Pass

Fail

Not available

Lane Support
0 Pts

AEB Interurban
0 Pts

Comments

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is an option on one variant of the Venga in four European countries; otherwise, it is standard equipment. As it is to be fitted as standard in the great majority of sales, it has been included in Euro NCAP's assessment of the car. A driver-set speed limitation device is available as an option but its did not qualify for assessment as it is not standard on any variant. A seatbelt reminder system is standard equipment for the driver and front passenger seats.

Specifications

Safety Equipment

Videos

Rating Validity

Specifications

Tested ModelKia Venga 1.4 GLS, LHD

Body Type- 5 door MPV

Year Of Publication2010

Kerb Weight1220kg

VIN From Which Rating Applies- up to VIN number TMAEG811LBJ042960

ClassSmall Off-Road

Safety Equipment

Driver

Passenger

Rear

FRONTAL CRASH PROTECTION

Front Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Belt Pretensioner

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Belt Loadlimiter

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Knee Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

LATERAL CRASH PROTECTION

Side Head Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Side Chest Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Side Pelvis Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

CHILD PROTECTION

Isofix

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Integrated Child Seat

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Airbag cut-off switch

Driver

Passenger

Rear

SAFETY ASSIST

Seat Belt Reminder

Driver

Passenger

Rear

OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS

ESC

ESC

Speed Assistance

Speed Assistance

Note: Other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year.